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I am very impressed with this show. From the opening moments in the pilot there was action and drama. The characters are based on real people who ran Las Vegas in the 60's when the town was emerging from the desert to become the mecca it is today. I enjoy Quaid's portrayal of Sheriff Lamb. I sure wouldn't want to tick him off. I like the balance that Jack Lamb (brother to Ralph) brings to the sheriff's department. There is minor sexual tension between Ralph/Katherine and Jack/Mia. One of my favorite vacation spots is Vegas (the other is Disney World), I am fascinated by the way this amazing town started. It isn't a surprise with the mafia connections but me being 47, Vegas was just getting started when I was born so all I know of that town is the colossal casino/resorts and attraction/shows. I am really enjoying this portrayal of how it started and am especially happy that the writers are using real life people on which to base the story. I highly recommend this show to my readers.

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I have not read the Sherlock Holmes books though I have seen the newer Sherlock movies starring Robert Downey and also some older Sherlock Holmes movies. If you expect to see that type of Holmes/Watson, think again. This Holmes is grizzled faced and tattoo covered. Quite physically fit and not hard on the eyes ladies. I like that they made Watson a female. The two contrast each other nicely and you don't feel the chumminess of the Holmes/Watson of other films. She is there to do a job to keep him from going off the wagon yet she also has compassion for him. As the series continues there is an affection though not romantic especially on her part. I like the pace of the show, it does not get boring. I also enjoy that as a viewer I am trying to see what Holmes is looking for but he is the master and just finds clues I never would think of. This is a well made television drama, but some die hard Sherlock Holmes fans may not find it authentic enough. I does make me want to read the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

I started watching this show on my I-Phone ABC television app during my lunch break at work. I was floored by the action and excitement of the show. Even on that tiny screen the drama was palpable, so much so I was nearly late going back to work. I am totally impressed with this show. All of the characters are interesting and the cast is excellent. This is a show that keeps my interest and I look forward to the next episode. Unfortunately, the ratings have not been very good and there is a good chance it might not last the season. I URGE my readers to watch this show. I don't think the networks give shows like this a chance. Even I would probably have overlooked it had I not committed to reviewing all the new fall shows. I am not drawn to military drama but this show is not just military drama. There is intrigue, romance, conflict and much more. ABC does have a winner here and I encourage them to stick with this show. WATCH IT!!!!